Annual Report 2014 1,255 2,600 Planetarium shows Kids able to visit MiSci 4,103 thanks to Indiegogo campaign Families who joined as members Web page views 895 % new Twitter followers up11 526 from Campers who 2013 experienced educational STEM programs 2,819 Birthday party Michigan attendees Science Center 51 2014 nearly Private events 15,000 by the Visitors who took advantage of free Numbers admission days $26,000 Amount raised on Indiegogo via social media $ 6,000 31 over goal! Counties served by our programs 68,763 Students and teachers 488 1,701 who visited Scouts who enjoyed IMAX® shows immersive STEM adventures 21,591 65,000 Facebook fans People reached through an outreach and Traveling % Science experiences 84 increase Michigan Science Letter to our Community Center Board of Dear Friends, diverse as NASA, Michigan Metro Parks, Directors 2014 was an incredible, electric year for The Community Foundation for Southeast the Michigan Science Center. Our second Michigan and ITC. We’ve been able to As of 12/31/2014 full year of operation brought increased leverage those relationships and others attendance across the board, incredible to create amazing, hands-on exhibits new exhibits and even more opportunities and interactive programs that appeal to Thomas Stephens, learners of all ages. We opened our first Chairman to bring our exciting, engaging Traveling Science programs to communities and live exhibits and welcomed animatronic Tonya Matthews, schools around the state. We remain ice age mammals. We premiered new President and CEO as passionate as ever in our mission to films, new live stage presentations and Orlando Bustos, promote STEM education and to be a hub new planetarium shows. We brought in Treasurer for science-based discovery throughout scientific experts to answer questions Tom MacFarlane, the entire region. and opened our doors free to the public. Secretary We hosted educators, campers and Of course, it would be impossible for us scouts. Our Traveling Science team to fulfill that mission without the dedicated visited 90 different cities in Michigan J. Patrick Conroy support of our volunteers, donors and and our programs reached hundreds of Jacqueline Dedo partners. Your generous donations—of time, thousands of individuals across the state. money, and effort—truly keep the Michigan Gregory Ioanidis Science Center moving forward. From our These past two years have been a time of incredible growth and promise. James Issner members, to our docents, to our corporate donors, every contribution has been We eagerly look forward to what is sure Ken Kelzer meaningful, impactful and tremendously to be a bright future. As much as we Scott Kunselman appreciated. It has been inspiring to see accomplished in 2014, we’re certain that the years ahead will be just as thrilling. Jeff Makarewicz how deep, true and ongoing our community support has been. Tim Manganello This year, we created and strengthened Don Manvel Tonya M. Matthews, Ph.D. Thomas G. Stephens, P.E. partnerships with organizations as President and CEO Chairman of the Board of Directors Raj Nair Shelly Otenbaker Glenda Price David Ruud Marianne Schrode Mark Snyder Chris Theodore Frank Venegas Joseph Walsh Eileen Weiser Annual Report 2014 2 Gala The Michigan Science Center Gala was held on May 9, 2014. Local celebrity and news anchor Devin Scillian served as master of ceremonies, and our CEO Dr. Tonya Matthews addressed donors and supporters at her inaugural gala. We were excited to welcome keynote speaker Dr. David Gallo, an oceanographer with the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. Dr. Gallo kept attendees riveted with his account of cutting-edge discoveries currently being made in the depths of our oceans—and his discussion about the efforts to locate the Malaysian aircraft that vanished in spring of 2014. More than 63 companies, foundations and individuals attended the 2014 gala, making it a big success. 3 2014 Annual Report The Spark Igniting Passion for Science We offer more than 250 hands-on interactive exhibits, live stage shows, five theaters, engaging lab spaces and more. Science comes alive in the hands of our talented staff, offering an experience that visitors can’t find anywhere else. 2014 Successes In 2014, we opened several new traveling and permanent exhibits. We welcomed our first live exhibits with Wish Upon a Butterfly, which featured an indoor greenhouse filled with hundreds of butterflies, and Stingray Cove, featuring four touch tanks filled with sea life thanks to a partnership with Lou’s Pet Shop. Ice Age Unfrozen sent visitors back in time to walk with animatronic mammals. We also expanded our Rocket Gallery and launched SunStruck—a new planetarium show—with a grant from NASA. Last year we presented more than 2,000 live shows and demonstrations that reached more than 110,000 audience members. We launched several new planetarium shows, created a new live stage show, and introduced guests to chemistry with BASF Kids’ Lab. With mid-winter, spring break and summer camps, aspiring scientists learned about topics ranging from engineering to ecology in a fun, engaging environment. Annual Report 2014 4 The Hub Michigan’s Center for STEM The Michigan Science Center is the statewide hub for STEM education, powering innovation and educational content, and acting as a go-to resource for best practices. 2014 Successes Our Traveling Science team, with support from Our partnerships and special programs—including The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Educator Open Houses, Special Needs Weeks, served more than 65,000 people in 31 Michigan scouts and homeschool outreach, Engineering counties and Michigan. Travel was made possible Week, BASF Kids’ Lab and Ask the Expert by Ford, who donated a new van to carry lectures —gave us the ability to engage a wide supplies and staff to programs across Michigan. range of individuals. 5 2014 Annual Report The Neighbor Engaging and Inspiring Community Partnerships Located in the heart of Midtown, Detroit’s cultural center, the Michigan Science Center is proud to be part of the city’s resurgence and the state-wide community. 2014 Successes One of our most important community partnerships is with our volunteers who help enhance our exhibits, assist us with clerical work and host special events. We work to engage our local Detroit communities with outreach and accessibility for all, especially those who might not otherwise be able to afford it. In 2014, we offered three free general admission days, including WJLB’s annual Coats for Kids Radiothon, Midtown Inc’s Noel Night, and MiSci’s second birthday on December 26, sponsored by Delphi. Our Sponsors of Science program, funded by the Berman Foundation and Chrysler made it possible for thousands of underprivileged schoolchildren to visit MiSci. And we hosted more than 50 private and public events in 2014, including educational events such as Construction Science Expo, which brought more than 700 students to MiSci. Annual Report 2014 6 Donor of the Year The Michigan Science Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. We rely on the support of our community, private donors, corporate stakeholders and media partners. “The Michigan Science Center brings to continue its support of this important has expanded its influence, encouraging an tremendous value to the state,” said Gregory institution, which touches the lives of interest in science, technology, engineering Ioanidis, vice president, Business Unit Finance thousands of children and parents each year. and math while enlightening the minds of and Rates, ITC Holdings Corp. “ITC is proud In recent years, The Michigan Science Center students throughout the state.” Corporate, Foundation and Agency Support The Michigan Science Center is grateful for corporate and foundation support of our mission and programs at all levels. This listing recognizes giving over $250 (contributed, pledged and in-kind) of Foundation and Corporate Donors during 2014. $200,000 and Above BASF Corporation Robert Bosch LLC Warner Norcross & Judd LLP DTE Energy Foundation The Chrysler Foundation Takata/TK Holdings $2,500 - $4,999 ITC Holdings Corporation Dassault Systèmes TI Automotive Apparatus Solutions, Inc. The Delphi Foundation Tides Foundation $100,000 - $199,999 Comerica Charitable Foundation Detroit Medical Center Siemens PLM Software Ford Motor Company Clark Hill PLC Eisbrenner Public Relations Yazaki North America, Inc. General Motors Company LLC Ferndale Electric The Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb ZF Group North American Operations General Motors Foundation Friends of the Former Detroit Family Foundation McGregor Fund $5,000 - $9,999 Science Center Gentherm NASA Altair Sundberg Ferar Product Innovation Studio Hudson-Webber Foundation Toyota Motor Engineering & The Boston Consulting Group Michigan International Speedway $1,000 - $2,499 Manufacturing, N.A., Inc. Brose North America, Inc. Newman’s Own Foundation Ayco Charitable Foundation Carrier & Gable, Inc. $50,000 - $99,999 The Piston Group Consulate of Mexico ChemicoMays, LLC Axalta Coating Systems Myron P. Leven Foundation Mandell and Madeleine $10,000 - $24,999 Chrysler Group LLC Lou’s Pet Shop Berman Foundation American Axle & Manufacturing Continental Automotive Michigan First Foundation BorgWarner and BorgWarner Foundation Bridgestone Americas Deloitte & Touche LLP Spire Integrated Systems, Inc. Community Foundation for Cooper Standard and DURA Automotive Systems, LLC Towers Watson Southeast Michigan Cooper Standard Foundation First Merit Bank Consumers Energy Foundation Dana Holding Corporation Institute of Museum and Library Services $250 - $999 Denso International America, Inc. Eaton Corporation KUKA The Fulkerson Group The Kresge Foundation Flex-N-Gate Management, LLC Marathon Petroleum Co. LP Henry Ford Health System Lear Corporation Honda R & D Americas, Inc. Michigan Economic Development IBM Nissan North America, Inc. The Ideal Group, Inc. Corporation JD Norman Industries Ralph L. and Winifred E. Polk Foundation JTEKT North America MSX International KPMG LLP Matilda R. Wilson Fund Linamar Corporation Penske Corporation PVS Chemicals, Inc. $25,000 - $49,999 Alex and Marie Manoogian Foundation Roush The Elmira L.